Hello everyone,
After breakfast we headed to Carlos Garbay to continue our second day of our Community Action Project (CAP). We split into groups to work on the three different projects we committed to. Our biggest group worked on building the cubbies and shelves sanding wood, hammering nails, and assisting with constructing the furniture. We were halfway finished with the first changing table at the beginning of the day and almost managed to finish it by the end of the day. We added cubbies and shelves to the changing table. Screwing in the screws was the most difficult process because it was awkward to work on with the table mostly assembled, and we’re excited to complete the projects tomorrow.
We had another group painting the soccer and basketball fields alongside one of the teachers from the school – this was a really messy job!!! The remaining Glimpsers made sensory boards for the students to help them communicate their needs. After a quick lunch of sandwiches, we finished working around 2 PM and returned to the hostel to prepare for our second to last day of English tutoring.
For tutoring we decided to mostly have fun. We teach a wide range of students from ages 6 to 16. We played capture the flag with the kids, by far their favorite game, teaching them phrases like “fake left” to help them learn while we played. We also went over tenses with the students and we plan on playing more games tomorrow to celebrate our last day with the students. As the first delegation of teachers we hope the next delegation of Glimpsers will have as much fun with the students as we did. It is going to be heartbreaking to leave them tomorrow.
Your Líderes del Día,
Steven, Steph, and Nancy
Hi Amber!
Looks like you guys are working hard. Those cubbies are a great idea to keep the kids organized. I’m glad to hear they like one of your favorite games – capture the flag. You must be having fun playing soccer with everyone. I bet the kids will miss all of you. Luckily, more Glimpsers are on their way. Kenzie is getting ready to go to her Warriors camp. Can’t wait till you get back and see you soon. Love, Mom and Dad xoxo
Hi yeli! We have been reading the posts every single day and we are glad that you guys are helping the communities. I hope you are doing well on your tutoring. I love you and miss you. Dad.
Hi Olivia,
Another interesting and intensive day in Riobamba! Enjoy the rest of your time there with other global Glimpsers. We hope to see you this Sunday in a wonderful mood and with full impressions of the trip.
Love and miss you,
grandma, grandpa
Olivia,
It sounds like it was another wonderful day yesterday. Great pictures from the team’s efforts on the CAP project! We all miss you soooooo much, but we’re happy and grateful that you were able to have this wonderful opportunity.
Papa and I heading to Mountain View’s street fair tonight (someone’s going to have apple chips if there are any 🙂 ) Julia and Amelia are having a great time in Omaha and are saying Hi.
Love, Mama & Papa
Hi Xavier,
I have enjoyed reading the daily blogs. They help me feel connected to your trip. I’m glad you are doing so much work helping the community. I’m sure they appreciate all the help you are giving to them. Today is Alicia’s birthday and we are going to grandmas for dinner. Tia is at grandmas now so grandma can watch her there. She had to go back to the hospital for an infection but she is home now and is doing good. I will let everyone know you say hello. I hope you enjoy your last few days there with the other global glimpser’s. I can’t wait to see you on Sunday for our Safari! Love you lots. ? ?
Love, Mom
Hi Tomas. I beat you on the math final
-Molly
Hi tomas. I lost all your streaks. sorry
-Aaron
hi tomas. Ruthie dumped me
-Gabe
Hi tom. U da bom. HAGS;)
-Bryn
I miss you!
Hi Miriam,
So nice to see a picture of you. Sounds like great projects you have been involved with. Can’t wait to see you Sunday.
Love, Mom & Dad